Honolulu Marathon Challenge
with RUNpharmacist
The reason we run today is waiting in December.
We prepare together for a year, then stand at the Honolulu finish line together in December.
This isn’t a travel-agency bundle of flights, hotel and race entry. Six-plus months of joint training and team building toward a shared goal, sharing the joy of the Honolulu Marathon RUNpharmacist has experienced, and finishing together: the whole journey is the challenge.
Filled in 4 hours
Filled in 24 hours
via the YouTube channel
- STEP 1JoinMeet people who share the same goal.
- STEP 2Train togetherJoint training sessions with local participants across Korea.
- STEP 3Get readyPrepare together for the December finish.
- STEP 4Honolulu start lineStart together and enjoy your own finish in Hawaiʻi.
Cohort 1 (2025), episode 1: before the start (Korean)
Cohort 1 (2025), final episode 5: after the finish (Korean)
What the Honolulu Marathon Challenge means to me…
- “My first love.”Kwon Gye-ja, Cohort 1
- “The starting point that made me think I could actually enjoy this.”Kim Bo-ra, Cohort 1
- “The reason I started running seriously.”Park Chang-hoon, Cohort 1
- “It just feels like a dream came true.”Kim Hyo-hyun, Cohort 1
- “The most meaningful gift Santa has ever given me.”Won Jae-yeon, Cohort 1
A great fit if you are…
- A subscriber to the RUNpharmacist YouTube channel (required)
- A runner who felt lost preparing for a full or overseas marathon alone
- A runner who values “I finished it” more than a fast time
- A runner dreaming of a special running trip with family or friends
- A runner ready to spend a committed year with Honolulu as the goal
- A runner who wants a new challenge but needs a push
Maybe not for you if you are…
- Simply looking for an overseas marathon package
- Wanting to do the race without the training journey
FAQ
Can beginners join?
Yes. Many people in Cohorts 1 and 2 had never run a full marathon and had only just started running. A year of committed preparation is enough to reach the Honolulu finish line.
Is there a time limit?
The Honolulu Marathon has no cutoff time. Many people walk and run to the finish.
Can I sign up on my own?
Of course. You can join solo, and some people sign up as a family trip.
How is this different from a travel-agency marathon package?
Agency products are set “transport + hotel + entry” packages. This challenge is a year-long program where you prepare for the whole marathon journey, from training to the finish, together with RUNpharmacist and fellow subscribers.
When does Cohort 3 open?
Recruiting is planned for the first half of 2027 via the YouTube channel, and people who sign up for notifications hear first. Cohort 1 filled in 4 hours and Cohort 2 in 24 hours.
2026 Cohort 2 partners
La Roche-PosayOfficial skincare sponsor
DecathlonOfficial apparel sponsor
amino VITALOfficial conditioning sponsor
Lotte JTBOfficial travel agency
